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Hitachi Energy’s largest single investment in the United States to date will expand domestic transformer production and create more than 700 jobs.
Sept. 16, 2026
The investment will replace the existing paint shop at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant and modernize the manufacturing operation.
Sept. 16, 2026
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The first phase of construction is expected to be completed before August 2027.
Sept. 15, 2026
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The facility will deploy 32 new ENGEL molding systems, FANUC robotics, autonomous material handling and Krevera read-write AI.
Sept. 15, 2026

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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

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Podcast: A different approach to workplace safety culture
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Kevin Weaver of U.S. Compliance says to focus on the fundamentals in order to build a safer workplace environment.
Sept. 18, 2026
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Chuck Orzechowski and Josh Renicker of the COO Forum discuss how operations leaders are navigating AI-driven disruption...
Sept. 17, 2026
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Anna Smith of IndustryWeek takes the temperature of how U.S. manufacturers are responding to open positions in the ...
Sept. 10, 2026
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn about 4 new products: warehouse AI, forklift tech, and rugged flashlights.
Sept. 8, 2026

Videos

Clear responsibilities help operations and maintenance work together while preserving technical expertise.
Aug. 28, 2026
Joe Kuhn shares real-world examples showing how skipped PMs, poor lubrication, and weak root cause analysis create expensive reliability problems.
July 30, 2026
Just because you fix leaks in your compressed air system doesn't mean your system is operating efficiently.
Dec. 16, 2025
View this on-demand webinar on how best to use your maintenance workers to achieve plant goals.
March 4, 2024

Predictive Maintenance

Innovation doesn't wait for permission. See the equipment and technology honored in this year's Industrial Innovation Awards.
Sept. 18, 2026
Test your knowledge of grease quantity, lubrication intervals, and the factors that can affect bearing lubrication and equipment reliability.
Aug. 28, 2026
Bearing lubrication decisions require more than formulas, combining grease quantity, lubrication intervals, condition monitoring and machine history.
Aug. 26, 2026
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Maintenance myth busting
Here’s your reliability reality check on predictive maintenance, technician resistance, condition monitoring, and leadership communication.
Aug. 13, 2026

Planned Maintenance

These two WWII battles offers a powerful reliability lesson: better information can expose assumptions and prevent failure.
Sept. 9, 2026
Test your knowledge of data, dashboards and reliability culture—and find out whether your plant is confusing activity with progress.
Sept. 4, 2026
Plant Services’ best August content addresses motor performance, maintenance reliability, craft expertise, industrial seals and wear-resistant materials.
Sept. 1, 2026
AI can improve maintenance planning, but skilled craftspersons remain essential for judgment, execution, and adapting to changing plant conditions.
Aug. 18, 2026

Motors & Drives

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Top quizzes of 2026
Challenge your expertise on key industrial topics, from motor performance and seal materials to AI-powered equipment and compressed air systems.
Sept. 1, 2026
Assess your understanding of when tungsten carbide delivers value in industrial wear applications and when other materials may be better.
Aug. 21, 2026
A maintenance-led approach to tungsten carbide selection is important because how parts fail is an important distinction for material choice.
Aug. 17, 2026
Test your knowledge of the 10 key motor performance characteristics that help maintenance teams improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
Aug. 7, 2026

Compressed Air

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Ask the Experts
Compressed air experts explain how controls, storage, pressure management, and operator training reduce industrial energy waste.
June 8, 2026
A step-by-step guide to air compressor PM schedules, inspections, and best practices for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Feb. 3, 2026
Test your knowledge of this critical component and see if you know how it affects energy efficiency, pressure stability, and compressor performance.
Oct. 3, 2025
From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?
Aug. 29, 2025

Lubrication

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Food-grade lubricants
H1 lubricants are one layer of protection, but reliable equipment can prevent lubricant from reaching food in the first place.
Sept. 2, 2026
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Maintenance Mindset
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From lubrication programs to hydraulic cleanliness, statistics reveal whether operational changes truly work.
June 24, 2026
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Best of May 2026 articles
Plant Services’ top stories last month explored reliability leadership, motor efficiency, predictive maintenance, and planning strategies.
June 1, 2026
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Rethinking root cause in rotating equipment to correct the most misdiagnosed failure in the plant.
April 29, 2026

Learning Resources

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These days anybody can collect machine data but turning that predictive maintenance data into actionable insights that improve reliability is another challenge. This ebook brings...
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Aug. 3, 2026
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Manufacturers are using real-time data, predictive analytics, and modern machinery protection systems to identify risks earlier and improve asset reliability, as well as strengthen...
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